Mae West (1893-1980)

Mae West (1893-1980)

Mae West (born Mary Jane West on August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol whose entertainment career spanned seven decades.

Known for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in Vaudeville and on the stage in New York before moving to Hollywood to become a comedienne, actress and writer in the motion picture industry. In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named West 15th among the greatest female stars of all time. One of the more controversial movie stars of her day, West encountered many problems including censorship. When her cinematic career ended, she continued to perform on stage, in Las Vegas, in the United Kingdom, on radio and television, and recorded rock and roll albums. She used the alias Jane Mast early in her career.

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Quotes·Quotation by Mae West

Appearance

¶ It is better to be looked over than overlooked.

Attitude

¶ Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.


Mae West as Lady Lou from She Done Him Wrong (1933)

¶ I always did like a man in a uniform. That one fits you grand. Why don't you come up sometime and see me? I'm home every evening.

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